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To ask for your funeral music

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Margotshypotheticaldog · 09/12/2023 18:46

I've narrowed it down to The Only living Boy in New York by Simon and Garfunkel ( I'm obsessed with the weather forecast, only news I need)
And Raise Hell by Brandi Carlisle. Also something by Magnetic fields....Andrew in Drag probably not appropriate though...

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pointythings · 09/12/2023 21:25

Summertime - My Chemical Romance
When All Is Said And Done - Abba
The Swan of Tuonela - Sibelius (family tradition)

Ladyj84 · 09/12/2023 21:19

My mother in law picked another one bites the dust for one of hers people burst into laughter exactly as she wanted

Iwasafool · 09/12/2023 21:18

Spirit in the Sky - Norman Greenbaum
I will always love you (dedicated to my children and GC) Dolly Parton

MRSMTO · 09/12/2023 21:18

Instrumental versions of Dr Dre & Tupac. Personally, I'd like the original versions but think they'd be frowned upon.

calllyB · 09/12/2023 21:16

That's fantastic @Margotshypotheticaldog , she is wonderful !

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Margotshypotheticaldog · 09/12/2023 21:13

Oooo I met the bould Dolores on Inis Bofin one weekend! A great woman 😁

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calllyB · 09/12/2023 21:10

This song Galway Bay, I left Galway 35 years ago and this brings tears to my eyes.

Dolores Keane Galway Bay

https://youtu.be/psZRGu0TME4?feature=shared

meisafairy · 09/12/2023 21:09

Nick Cave - Into my arms

YourWinter · 09/12/2023 21:09

I want a direct cremation. Can’t see the point of spending £££ feeding and watering people I had little but Facebook contact with in life, just for them to tell my AC how they always thought I was “lovely”. Funerals bring out the worst hypocrites.

That said, my AC are likely to send me off as they see fit, and if there was music I’d probably like Golden Slumbers but they’d choose the kind of music I detest, like Drake.

CookieSue222 · 09/12/2023 21:07

I'll take the rain - REM
Timshel - Mumford and Sons
I hear them all - Old Crow Medicine Show

Crooklodge · 09/12/2023 21:06

I have a progressive neurological condition so got a couple favourite tunes for it I feel it's time. If I love a longer steady life, I've no idea.

If I dropped dead tomorrow dh would probably pick You'll Never Walk Alone or something Celtic FC related 😂 ... I hope to God he would pick my favourite band, he wouldn't know what song though, he would ask my wee brother I think!would

our next door neighbour wants Highland Cathedral played on the pipes at the funeral, sends shivers right through me.

Sirzy · 09/12/2023 21:02

Margotshypotheticaldog · 09/12/2023 20:58

I do think a memorial _ funeral is terribly important and I'm sad for those who's relatives did not follow through with their wishes. Where I am from a good funeral is better than a bad wedding so I might need a few days worth of music, not just a song or two.
Particularly for my kids, I would actually like a song reminds them of me forever. Not sad, but sort of happy sad.

I agree. I have songs that will always remind me of deceased relatives and friends, some from funerals others from life with them in general but hearing the songs always makes me smile, some days it will make me cry too but always mixed emotion tears and ones I’m happy to have

Sirzy · 09/12/2023 21:00

BigMandsTattooPortfolio · 09/12/2023 20:57

‘Ding Dong the Witch is Dead’ from The Wizard of Oz.

Another for my list!

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Margotshypotheticaldog · 09/12/2023 20:59

Meowandthen · 09/12/2023 20:50

That’s very thoughtful. 💐

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I think this is an excellent idea
As a type A, it's also what everyone will expect of me 😁

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Margotshypotheticaldog · 09/12/2023 20:58

I do think a memorial _ funeral is terribly important and I'm sad for those who's relatives did not follow through with their wishes. Where I am from a good funeral is better than a bad wedding so I might need a few days worth of music, not just a song or two.
Particularly for my kids, I would actually like a song reminds them of me forever. Not sad, but sort of happy sad.

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BigMandsTattooPortfolio · 09/12/2023 20:57

‘Ding Dong the Witch is Dead’ from The Wizard of Oz.

Brendabigbaps · 09/12/2023 20:56

Oneblindmouse · 09/12/2023 20:07

My choice is also by I Am Kloot; Northern Skies.

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Another beautiful beautiful song.

im inspired to get out my kloot albums. I miss kloot

Potnoodleforbrains · 09/12/2023 20:55

That girl is on fire 😄

sunshinesupermum · 09/12/2023 20:53

Disturbed - The Sound of Silence

sproutsandparsnips · 09/12/2023 20:52

Hymns - Abide with me
The day thou gavest Lord is ended
Eternal father and sunset.
Others - Queen the show must go on
The Rose

CKL987 · 09/12/2023 20:52

I'd quite like Disco Inferno as they close the curtains.

Brendabigbaps · 09/12/2023 20:51

bendy75 · 09/12/2023 18:57

The same deep water as me by I am Kloot

Cello #3 Bach

Beautiful beautiful song.

Meowandthen · 09/12/2023 20:50

Digestivechocolatebiscuit · 09/12/2023 19:40

I have paid for and arranged my funeral.. all my daughters need to do is ring a phone number .
I know they will be in bits so want to take the pressure off.
Different Corner George Michael.
Immortality Donny Osmond.
My love is your love forever.. Isley Brothers.

That’s very thoughtful. 💐